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 Gabriel Deck brings Argentina to FIBA AmeriCup trophy (Photo: FIBA)
Latinbasket.com All-FIBA AmeriCup Awards 2022 - Sep 13, 2022
MVP:  Gabriel Deck (198-F-1995) of Real Madrid
First Team  Yago Matheus (175-PG-1999) of Ulm Facundo Campazzo (5'11''-PG-1991) of Denver N. Norris Cole (188-PG-1988) of San German Gabriel Deck (198-F-1995) of Real Madrid Dalano Banton (6'7''-F-1999) of Toronto R.
Second Team Nicolas Laprovittola (190-G-1990) of Barca Tremont Waters (180-PG-1998) of Levallois Leonardo Meindl (201-SF-1993) of Cluj Napoca Fabian Jaimes (198-PF-1992) of Astros Ismael Romero (205-C-1991) of Bayamon
Honorable Mention Jahvon Henry-Blair (6'4''-G-1998) of Newfoundland Jose Ascanio (204-F-1996) of Guaiqueries Jaime Echenique (6'11''-C-1997) of Washington W. Andres Feliz (188-SG-1997) of JoventutAmeriCup 2022: Gabriel Deck brings Argentina to FIBA AmeriCup trophy - Sep 12, 2022
Brazil - Argentina 73-75 Gabriel Deck (198-F-1995) brought Argentina to the FIBA AmeriCup trophy. He drained a two-point dagger with 16 seconds left on the clock to gift Argentina a 75-73 win. Moreover, he was named MVP of the tournament. Argentina started better and reached a 26-14 lead at the start. Brazil managed to win the rest of the quarters and Lucas Silva (208-C-1995) closed a 10-2 run after a three-pointer. Marcos Delia (209-C-1992) tied it all at 73-73 and then Gabriel Deck scored the last points for the win. Gabriel Deck top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Nicolas Laprovittola (190-G-1990) notched 15. Facundo Campazzo (180-PG-1991) followed them with 13, whilst Leandro Bolmaro produced 9. Vitor Benite (194-SG-1990, agency: Pro Sports) replied with 18 points in a loss and Marcelinho Huertas (191-PG-1983) had 11. US wins bronze at AmeriCup - Sep 12, 2022
USA Basketball didn't head home from AmeriCup empty-handed. Gary Clark (6'6''-SF-1994, college: Cincinnati, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 18 points, and the U.S. rallied in the final minutes to top Canada 84-80 in the bronze-medal game on Sunday. The Americans went on a 26-10 run over a 7-minute stretch of the final quarter, turning what was a 63-56 deficit into an 82-73 lead. 'I'm happy for our guys,' U.S. coach Alex Jensen said. 'It was an honor to be a part of it.' It was the ninth time in 11 appearances at AmeriCup - the championship of the FIBA Americas region - that the U.S. captured a medal. The Americans have won gold seven times, silver once and now have a bronze. Canada was seeking a seventh medal in 19 appearances at the event. Jodie Meeks - an NBA champion who spent 10 years in the league with seven teams - scored what may have been his final three points as a competitive player during that late run by the U.S. Meeks' only points on the day came when he got fouled on a 3-point try and made all three of the free throws with 3:31 left, pulling the U.S. into a 71-71 tie. Meeks is planning to retire and begin a coaching career. His teammates sent him out with a medal, and Clark's layup with 1:43 left put the Americans on top for good. 'It's definitely been an experience for our guys,' Clark said. 'The weather's nice. I think most guys were upset that they couldn't get in the ocean because of sharks ... but we've enjoyed our time here.' Abu Kigab (6'7''-F-1998, college: Boise St., agency: Green Sports Management) scored 18 points for Canada, while Kadre Gray (6'1''-G-1997, college: Laurentian) and Jahvon Henry-Blair (6'4''-G-1998, college: Georgetown) had 15 apiece. Zylan Cheatham (6'8''-F-1995, college: Arizona St.) scored 16 for the U.S., while Craig Sword (6'3''-SG-1994, college: MSU) added 11 and Norris Cole (6'2''-PG-1988, college: CSU) led the team with eight assists. Going home medalists, even though it wasn't a higher-profile event like the Olympics or World Cup, wasn't insignificant to the group of G League and internationally based players that the U.S. assembled for this trip. 'From Day 1, I felt it,' Jensen said. 'You're part of a special group.' Courtesy of: apnews.com AmeriCup 2022: Brazil edge Canada to enter the Final game - Sep 11, 2022
Brazil - Canada 86:76 Brazil edged Canada to enter the Final game at the AmeriCup 2022. The home side posted an 86-76 win in the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 Semifinals on Saturday. Brazil opened the game with a 24-20 run and added a 20-14 rally in the second frame. After falling behind by 13 at the end of the third quarter, Canada opened the fourth on an 8-0 run. A drive from Santos made it a 10-point lead with 37 seconds remaining as it became clear about the winner of the game. Leonardo Meindl (201-SF-1993) stepped up with 19 points and Lucas Silva (208-C-1995) notched 14. Vitor Benite (194-SG-1990, agency: Pro Sports) and Lucas Mariano (208-C/F-1993) fllowed them with 13 points each. Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-G-1998, college: Georgetown) ended up with 24 points in the losing effort. AmeriCup 2022: Argentina beat USA and advance to the Final - Sep 11, 2022
Argentina - USA 82-73 Argentina beat USA and advanced to the Final of the AmeriCup 2022. They defeated the reigning champions 82-73 and will face Brazil in the Final game. Argentina scored 20 points in the first and then the second quarter to ensure a 40-33 halftime advantage. USA was too far to give up and Norris Cole (6'2''-PG-1988, college: CSU)'s layup with 5:12 left put the U.S. up 66-65. Argentina however pushed the tempo for good at the end to seal the win. Gabriel Deck (6'6''-F-1995) was unstoppable with 30 points and Nicolas Laprovittola (6'3''-G-1990) notched 18. Facundo Campazzo (5'11''-PG-1991) followed them with 10 points in a win. Norris Cole replied with 18 points in a loss and Zylan Cheatham (6'8''-F-1995, college: Arizona St.) delivered 10. AmeriCup 2022: Brazil edge Dominican Republic in the Quarterfinals - Sep 9, 2022
Brazil - Dominican Republic 80:68 Brazil edged Dominican Republic in the Quarterfinals of the AmeriCup 2022. They posted an 80-68 win on their way to the semis. It was Dominican Republic to set up the tone in the game with a 20-18 rally. Moreover, they won the second period 17-16 to take a 3-point lead at the halftime. Brazil on the other side needed a 21-18 run to tie the game in the third quarter and closed the game with a 25-13 surge in the last stanza. Cristiano Felicio (206-C-1992, college: Oregon) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Marcelinho Huertas (191-PG-1983) notched 15. Leonardo Meindl (201-SF-1993) delivered 14, whilst Yago Matheus (175-PG-1999) scored 11. Andres Feliz (188-SG-1997, college: Illinois) and Jeromy Rodriguez (201-F-1996, college: ETSU) ended up with 14 points each in a loss. AmeriCup 2022: Argentina continue their unbeaten run - Sep 9, 2022
Argentina - Venezuela 76-53 Argentina continued their unbeaten run at the AmeriCup 2022. They overcame Venezuela 76-53 to reach the Semifinal stage of the tournament. Argentina opened the game with a 21-8 run and limited the opponents to just 4 points in the second period. Moreover, the favorites won the third quarter 18-10 and did not mind a narrow 14-21 loss at the end. Facundo Campazzo (180-PG-1991), Gabriel Deck (198-F-1995) and Juan Pablo Vaulet (198-SF-1996, agency: Interperformances) led well-balanced side with 12 points each. Nicolas Laprovittola (190-G-1990) followed them with 11 points in a win. Jose Materan (196-G/F-1996) replied with 15 points in the losing effort and Jose Ascanio (204-F-1996, agency: Pro Sports) netted 11. AmeriCup 2022: USA survive thriller, reach semis - Sep 8, 2022
USA - Puerto Rico 85-84 USA advanced to the Semifinals of the AmeriCup 2022 beating Puerto Rico 85-84 tonight. Puerto Rico surprised USA with a 27-23 lead at the start, whilst the score was tied at the halftime. Tremont Waters (5'11''-PG-1998, college: LSU) scored for 42-42 as the teams went to the lockers. USA managed to win the third quarter 22-18 and led in the whole last period. Ethan Thompson (6'5''-G-1999, college: Oregon St.) meanwhile made two free throws at the end of the game and Justin Reyes made a dunk for 80-82 with less than a minute to go. Ethan Thompson later tied it all at 82-82 from the free throw line, whilst Tremont Waters delivered two for 84-83 and Norris Cole (6'2''-PG-1988, college: CSU) made the final shot for 85-84. Norris Cole top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Jeremy Pargo (6'2''-PG-1986, college: Gonzaga) brought 15. Zylan Cheatham (6'8''-F-1995, college: Arizona St.) notched 11, whilst Stephen Zimmerman (6'11''-C-1996, college: UNLV) added 10. Ethan Thompson replied with 16 in a loss and George Conditt IV (6'10''-C-2000, college: Iowa St.) delivered 15. AmeriCup 2022: Canada become the first semifinalists - Sep 8, 2022
Mexico - Canada 77:82 Canada became the first semifinalists at the AmeriCup 2022. They overcame Mexico 82-77 in the first Quarterfinal game. Mexico opened the game with a 19-17 run, whilst Canada tied it all at 30-30 when Yahir Bonilla sent the teams to the lockers. Canada took a narrow lead at the end of the third period after a 24-22 rally and then closed the game with a final 28-25 run. Dalano Banton (201-F-1999, college: Nebraska) top-scored for thew winners with 16 points and Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-G-1998, college: Georgetown) nailed 14. Lloyd Pandi (193-F-1999, college: Carleton) dlivered 11, whilst Trae Bell-Haynes (188-G-1995, college: Vermont, agency: BeoBasket) scored 10. Daniel Amigo (208-C-1995, college: Denver) replied with 20 points in a loss and Gabriel Giron (192-SG-1988) produced 19. AmeriCup 2022: Argentina outscore Dominican Republic in Group B - Sep 7, 2022
Dominican Republic - Argentina 78:90 Argentina outscored Dominican Republic 90-78 in Group B of the AmeriCup 2022. They started with a narrow 25-24 run and added massive 23-16 rally in the second period. Dominican Republic replied with a 20-18 run in in the third quarter, however could not upset the favorites. Gabriel Deck (198-F-1995) stepped up with 24 points for the winners, whilst Nicolas Laprovittola (190-G-1990) netted 17. Facundo Campazzo (180-PG-1991), Nicolas Brussino (205-SF-1993), Carlos Delfino (198-SF-1982) and Leandro Bolmaro (198-G/F-2000) each nailed 9. Angel Delgado (208-PF-1994, college: Seton Hall) replied with 20 points in a loss and Juan Suero (196-G-1993) produced 18. AmeriCup 2022: Puerto Rico escape with narrow win over US Virgin Islands - Sep 7, 2022
US Virgin Islands - Puerto Rico 73:76 Puerto Rico escaped with the narrow win over US Virgin Islands 76-73 in AmeriCup 2022. They started with a 21-7 surge at the start of the game, but could not win any other quarter of the game. United States Virgin Islands replied with a 26-24 rally in the second period and won the third quarter 19-15. Moreover, they came close with a 21-16 run in the last stanza, however could not win the game. Ismael Romero (205-C-1991, agency: BeoBasket) stepped up with 23 points and Tremont Waters (180-PG-1998, college: LSU) delivered 17. Alfonso Plummer (185-G-1997, college: Illinois) followed them with 10 points in the winning effort. Amir Nesbitt (185-G-2001) answered with 26 points in a loss and Georgio Milligan (188-PG-1990, college: F&M) produced 13. Team USA cruises past Panama en route to its first victory at the AmeriCup basketball tournament - Sep 6, 2022
The plan Alex Jensen laid out for the Team USA squad sent to the AmeriCup basketball tournament was simple. Get better every day, and let the results take care of themselves. It seems to be working. Norris Cole (6'2''-PG-1988, college: CSU), a former NBA guard who played for the Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder, scored 17 points, Craig Sword (6'3''-SG-1994, college: MSU) added 11 and the U.S. notched its first win of this year's AmeriCup by rolling past Panama 88-58 on Monday. The Americans (1-1) led by as many as 38 points, never trailed and outscored Panama 48-9 from 3-point range. "We've got to peak at the right time," Jensen, Team USA's coach, said. "I think we took a step in that direction tonight." The U.S. opened AmeriCup with a six-point loss to Mexico and has been rolling since. The Americans led Venezuela 48-21 at halftime Sunday before rain caused some leaks and forced the game to be stopped; that contest will resume Tuesday. Combine that score with Monday's effort, and the U.S. has outscored foes 136-79 in its last six quarters. "I thought we got better," Jensen said. Jeremy Pargo (6'2''-PG-1986, college: Gonzaga) -- a former NBA guard who played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors after a standout college career at Gonzaga -- scored 10 points and Gary Clark had 11 rebounds for the U.S., which will have Wednesday off before a quarterfinal matchup against a to-be-determined opponent. "We're just focused on us and who we have to play," Cole said. "We're not looking ahead. We're taking it game by game. I take the scouting report game by game." Isaac Hall (5'11''-PG-2002) led Panama with 12 points. At 0-3, Panama was eliminated. Venezuela (2-0) defeated Mexico (2-1) on Monday, which opens the door for the U.S. to win a three-team tiebreaker and end this stage atop Group C. Courtesy of: espn.com AmeriCup 2022: Brazil dominate Group A with perfect record - Sep 6, 2022
Brazil - Uruguay 76:66 Brazil dominate Group A with a perfect record beating Uruguay 76-66 at the AmeriCup 2022. Trailing 16-26 at the end of the first quarter, the hosts won the second frame 19-17 and then erupted with a 22-13 surge in the third quarter. Moreover, they closed the game with a 19-10 rally to seal the win. Cristiano Felicio (206-C-1992, college: Oregon) stepped up with 14 points and Leonardo Meindl (201-SF-1993) posted 13. Marcelinho Huertas (191-PG-1983) and Yago Matheus (175-PG-1999) ended up with 12 points each in the winning effort. Luciano Parodi (182-PG-1994) replied with 17 points in the losing effort, whilst Joaquin Rodriguez (198-F-1999, agency: Pro Sports) and Esteban Batista (206-C-1983) had 13 apiece. AmeriCup 2022: Jose Materan paces Venezuela past Mexico - Sep 6, 2022
Mexico - Venezuela 74:80 Jose Materan (196-G/F-1996) paced Venezuela past Mexico at the AmeriCup 2022. He nailed 19 points as Venezuela celebrated an 80-74 win in Recife. Mexico started better and reached 29-19 lead at the end of the first ten minutes. Venezuela meanwhile slowly started to catch up in the second period. They replied with a 16-13 run and then exploded with a massive 27-13 surge in the third quarter. Jose Ascanio (204-F-1996, agency: Pro Sports) and Windi Graterol (204-C-1986, agency: Pro Sports) produced 17 points each in a win, whilst Edgar Martinez (199-SF-1997) netted 14. Fabian Jaimes (198-PF-1992) replied with 16 points in a loss, while Yahir Bonilla and Daniel Amigo (208-C-1995, college: Denver) had 15 apiece. Canada erases 16-point deficit to defeat Colombia 62-61 at FIBA AmeriCup 2022 - Sep 6, 2022
The Canadian Senior Men's National Team defeated Colombia 62-61 in a comeback thriller at the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 on Monday in Brazil. With the score tied at 61, Trae Bell-Haynes (188-G-1995, college: Vermont, agency: BeoBasket) was fouled with 1.8 seconds remaining. After making his first free throw Canada led by a point. A three-point heave from Colombia was off the mark as time expired. Canada trailed by 16 points in the game, and by as many as 12 in the fourth before using an impressive defensive effort in the final quarter to hold Colombia to just seven points as they completed their comeback. Bell-Haynes finished with 19 points for Canada, while Dalano Banton (201-F-1999, college: Nebraska) had 20 points, five rebounds and five assists. The duo combined to shoot 13-for-22 from the floor and 7-for-13 from beyond the arc in the victory as Banton scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth. Colombia was led by an 18-point performance from Jaime Echenique (211-C-1997, college: Wichita St.), though Echenique scored just two of his 16 points in the second half. Juan Tello (180-G-1988) added 14 points in the loss. After trailing by 12 to start the final quarter, Jahovn Henry-Blair hit a floater to get Canada within 10. Colombia responded with a basket, but Canada reeled off the next 11 points to get back within one. Banton's third three of the game trimmed the deficit to single figures and then a steal and layup from Lloyd Pandi made it a seven-point game with 7:45 remaining. After a three-point play for Bell-Haynes, Canada was within four. Banton drove to the rim and scored while being fouled. After making his free throw to complete the three-point play, Canada was within a point with six minutes remaining. A three-pointer from Colombia's Hansel Atencia (178-PG-1997, college: Master's) snapped Canada's run, but Banton scored on a pullup three, his fourth three-pointer of the game, to keep Canada within one. Colombia led by three after a pull-up jumper from Juan Tello, but a three-point play for Banton tied the game at 61 points with 2:55 remaining. In a furious final 2:55, neither team was able to score until Bell-Haynes was fouled with 1.8 seconds remaining and connected on the game-winning free throw. It was a grind-it-out victory where Canada shot 41 percent to Colombia's 38 percent and led for just nine minutes of the game after falling behind in the second quarter. Though Canada led by five after the opening 10 minutes of action, Colombia opened the second quarter on a 12-0 run to take a seven-point lead before Canada's first basket in the quarter came with 4:34 remaining in the half. A three-pointer from Banton got Canada within six points with 32 seconds remaining in the half, but Colombia responded with a jumper from Haynor Montano to go into the half with an eight-point advantage, 38-30. Colombia scored the first eight points of the second half, extending the advantage to 16 points before a score inside for Thomas Kennedy got Canada on the board. After a three from Banton, Canada was within 11 points with 6:56 remaining in the third. Back-to-back layups for Colombia's Romario Roque (180-G-1998) extended Colombia's lead to 15 points before a floater from Bell-Haynes. A layup from Pandi and then a three-pointer from Bell-Haynes had Canada within eight, but Colombia scored the final four points of the quarter to take a 12-point advantage into the fourth where they were outscored 20-7 by Canada. Canada will play next on Thursday, time and opponent to be determined. Courtesy of: basketball.ca AmeriCup 2022: Argentina post second straight win in Recife - Sep 5, 2022
Argentina - Puerto Rico 99:86 Argentina posted second straight win in Recife at the AmeriCup 2022. They edged Puerto Rico 99-86 for a 2-0 record in Group B. Puerto Rico started better and grabbed a 21-19 lead at the end of the first period. Argentina replied with a 28-23 run and nailed a 28-20 surge in the third quarter. Moreover, the favorites won the last stanza 24-22 for the final result. Gabriel Deck (198-F-1995) stepped up with 27 points and Nicolas Laprovittola (190-G-1990) added 20. Facundo Campazzo (180-PG-1991) produced 17, whilst Marcos Delia (209-C-1992) notched 10. Christopher Ortiz (203-PF-1993, college: Kent St.) replied with 21 points in the losing effort. AmeriCup 2022: Dominican Republic beat US Virgin Islands - Sep 5, 2022
Dominican Republic - US Virgin Islands 77:58 Dominican Republic beats US Virgin Islands 77-58 in the second match of the FIBA Americup 2022 held in Recife, Brazil. They opened the game with a 22-14 run and added a 16-9 rally in the second period. Virgin Islands tried to come back in the match and even ended up winning the third quarter 20-18, but the Dominicans held on and won the final period 21-15. Andres Feliz (188-SG-1997, college: Illinois) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Angel Delgado (208-PF-1994, college: Seton Hall) brought 15. Sadiel Rojas (195-SF-1989, college: OKWU) and Yeison Yan (190-SG-1996) followed them with 10 points each. Ivan Aska (201-F-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) and Romani Hansen (203-F-1997, college: Albany) answered with 10 points each in a loss. AmeriCup 2022: Brazil overwhelm Colombia in Recife - Sep 4, 2022
Colombia - Brazil 60:100 Brazil overwhelmed Colombia 100-60 in Recife at the AmeriCup 2022. The hosts started with a 25-22 run and added massive 23-12 surge in the second frame. Moreover, Brazil nailed 27 points in the third quarter and reached three-digit number in the fourth quarter. Lucas Silva (208-C-1995) and Yago Matheus (175-PG-1999) stepped up with 14 points each for the winners. Georginho de Paula (197-PG-1996) delivered 13, whilst Lucas Mariano (208-C/F-1993) produced 12. Tonny Trocha-Morelos (208-PF-1994, college: Texas A&M) scored 16 points in the losing effort and Jaime Echenique (211-C-1997, college: Wichita St.) ended up with 14 points. AmeriCup 2022: George Conditt and Tremont Waters pace Puerto Rico to a successful start - Sep 4, 2022
Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 88:82 George Conditt IV (208-C-2000, college: Iowa St.) and Tremont Waters (180-PG-1998, college: LSU) paced Puerto Rico to a successful start at the AmeriCup 2022. They scored 20 points each as Puerto Rico edged Dominican Republic 88:82 in Recife. Puerto Rico started with a 23-12 run and nailed another 23 points in the second and the third quarters. Dominican Republic looked better in the last stanza and managed to win the last stanza 26-19 rally. It was not however enough to catch up with the opponents. Stephen Thompson Jr. (194-G-1997, college: Oregon St.) and Jordan Cintron (203-F-1998, college: Niagara) delivered 8 points each for the winners. Andres Feliz (188-SG-1997, college: Illinois) replied with 22 points in a loss and Jeromy Rodriguez (201-F-1996, college: ETSU) produced 17. Canada edges 84-78 Uruguay, levels FIBA AmeriCup record at 1-1 - Sep 4, 2022
Canada's senior men's basketball team didn't take long to even their record at the 12-country FIBA AmeriCup tournament. After dropping a 72-63 decision to Brazil on Friday, Canada regrouped and bounced Uruguay 84-78 on Saturday. Despite starting the fourth quarter down by seven points to Uruguay, Canada caught fire and outscored their opponents 30-17 in the final quarter. Dalano Banton (201-F-1999, college: Nebraska) scored eight of his 16 points and Kadre Gray (186-G-1997, college: Laurentian) added seven of his 13 points in the final quarter. Canada was led by a 23-point performance from Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-G-1998, college: Georgetown) as well as a 16-point, five-rebound, six-assist performance from Banton and 13 points from Gray as they held on to win after trailing by as many as 10 points in the final quarter in a game that had 10 lead changes. Joaquin Rodriguez (198-F-1999, agency: Pro Sports) had 21 points and Esteban Batista (206-C-1983) added 16 points for Uruguay in the loss. Canada shot 46 per cent to Uruguay's 51 per cent from the floor, but were 12-for-31 from beyond the arc while Uruguay was 8-for-22 from deep. Canada outrebounded Uruguay 32-26, including 11-6 on the offensive glass. Up next for Canada is a meeting with Colombia on Monday. Columbia beat Uruguay 70-64 on Friday. Courtesy of: nsnews.com AmeriCup 2022: Jose Ascanio paces Venezuela past Panama - Sep 3, 2022
Venezuela - Panama 72:58 Jose Ascanio (204-F-1996, agency: Pro Sports) paced Venezuela past Panama at the start of the AmeriCup 2022. He nailed 17 points as his team posted a 72-58 win in Recife. Venezuela grabbed a 19-16 run at the start and added a 17-13 rally in the second period. Panama replied with a 23-20 rally in the third quarter, however could not match the opponents in the last stanza. Venezuela erupted with a massive 16-6 surge to seal the win. Windi Graterol (204-C-1986, agency: Pro Sports) notched 13 points and Yohanner Sifontes (192-G-1995) delivered 12. Jose Materan (196-G/F-1996) followed them with 10 points in the winning effort. Trevor Gaskins (188-PG-1989, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 20 points in the losing effort and Eric Romero (190-G-1999) produced 15. Mexico surprises US in AmeriCup basketball opener, 73-67 - Sep 3, 2022
Paul Stoll (5'11''-PG-1985) had 15 points and nine assists, and Mexico defeated the U.S. 73-67 on Friday in the opening game of Group C play for both teams at the FIBA AmeriCup. Fabian James added 13 points and 10 rebounds for Mexico. Jeremy Pargo (6'2''-PG-1986, college: Gonzaga) led the U.S. with 14 points. Norris Cole (6'2''-PG-1988, college: CSU) scored 11 and Gary Clark (6'6''-SF-1994, college: Cincinnati, agency: Pensack Sports) grabbed 12 rebounds for the Americans. Both teams shot 39%. But the U.S. committed 18 turnovers to Mexico's 13, and was whistled for 22 fouls to Mexico's 15. The loss doesn't knock the U.S. out of contention, though certainly puts the pressure on the Americans going into their final two games in group stage. There are 12 teams at AmeriCup, broken into three groups of four. The top two teams from each group are guaranteed berths in the quarterfinals, as well as two of the three third-place teams. That means the U.S. would still likely reach the quarterfinals with wins in its two remaining group games, and would even have a chance by going 1-1 in those contests. The U.S. is using a roster composed of players who were most recently on either G League teams or international clubs. The AmeriCup event is separate from the ongoing qualifying for next year's Basketball World Cup - which serves as a primary path for teams to earn a spot in the field for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Courtesy of: abcnews.go.com AmeriCup 2022: Colombia edge Uruguay in the opener - Sep 3, 2022
Uruguay - Colombia 64:70 Colombia edged Uruguay in the opener at the AmeriCup 2022. Trailing in the first half, Colombia pushed the tempo in the second to secure a 70-64 win. Uruguay opened the game with a 25-18 run and led 7 points at the halftime. Colombia managed to reduce to 6 points with 10 minutes to go and took control of the game in the last stanza. Colombia erupted with a 20-8 surge to seal the victory. Juan Tello (180-G-1988) and Jaime Echenique (211-C-1997, college: Wichita St.) stepped up with 17 points for the winners and Romario Roque (180-G-1998) delivered 14. Agustin Ubal (197-G-2003, agency: Pro Sports) ended up with massive 27 points in the losing effort and Luciano Parodi (182-PG-1994) notched 9. AmeriCup 2022: Brazil delight their fans with win over Canada - Sep 3, 2022
Brazil - Canada 72:63 Brazil delighted their home fans in a sold out Geraldao Arena against Canada at the start of the AmeriCup 2022. They posted a 72-63 win in Day 1 of the 19th edition. Brazil opened the game with a 17-15 run and added a 15-9 rally in the second period. Canada replied with a 22-18 run in the third quarter, but the hosts dominated the last stanza. They closed the game with a final 22-17 rally to clinch the win in the opener. Yago Matheus (175-PG-1999) top-scored for the winners with 13 points and Leonardo Meindl (201-SF-1993) notched 11. Dalano Banton (201-F-1999, college: Nebraska) replied with 20 points and 11 rebounds in a loss and Trae Bell-Haynes (188-G-1995, college: Vermont, agency: BeoBasket) poured in 12. AmeriCup 2022: Argentina trounce US Virgin Islands - Sep 3, 2022
US Virgin Islands - Argentina 62-95 Argentina opened win count at the 2022 AmeriCup. They stormed past US Virgin Islands for the first victory in Recife. Nicolas Laprovittola (190-G-1990) scored 18 points to lead the scorers. It was a one-way traffic from start to finish. Argentina used a 23-8 run in the second quarter to take a 52-32 halftime lead. Argentina held their opponents to just 30 points in the second half and rallied to a comfortable victory at the end. Gabriel Deck (198-F-1995) finished with 14 points, while Facundo Campazzo (180-PG-1991) and Juan Pablo Vaulet (198-SF-1996, agency: Interperformances) produced 13 points each for the winners. Ivan Aska (201-F-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) banked in 13 points for US Virgin Islands. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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